Conni Ottinger

Conni Lynn Ottinger, 65, of Mondovi, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at Mayo Health System in Eau Claire, with her loving husband at her side.
She was born on Aug. 22, 1951, one of five daughters born to the late Kenneth and Geraldine (Davis) Hageness.
Conni attended Mondovi Schools, graduating from Mondovi High School with the Class of 1969.
She was proud to have served our country as a member of the National Guard and was based out of Wabasha, Minn.
On Sept. 15, 1979, Conni was united in marriage to Steven J. Ottinger, at Central Lutheran Church, Mondovi.
Conni was employed for various companies throughout her life, most notably Bauer Built in Durand, Pelke Plumbing and currently for Marten Transport in Mondovi. She was a member of Forrest-Gunderson-Klevgard American Legion Post 264, in Gilmanton. Conni enjoyed many activities such as quilting, fishing, both searching for antiques and attending auctions. Conni’s greatest enjoyment was time spent with her husband at their cabin in Brule, Wis. She will be remembered by many as being a social and friendly lady with the innate ability to never forget your name.
Conni will be sadly and deeply missed by her husband of 37 years, Steven, of Mondovi; sisters, Linda (Dennis) Nowak of River Falls, Georgann Hageness of Mondovi, Holly (David) Schmidt of Onalaska; also by sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, Conni was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Loomis.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m., at the Talbot Family Funeral Home, Mondovi Chapel, with Gary Preston officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Please share a memory of Conni or express you condolences at talbotfuneralhomes.com.